Little Nine felt a deep sadness in her heart. After spending a day in comfort, the thought of returning to Wuque Mountain made her feel unwilling—both physically and emotionally.

However, she was powerless now, with no spiritual energy, and all she could express was “chī chī chī.” How could she make Lián Mùxiū understand her thoughts?

Lián Mùxiū, watching her from the side, always felt that although he wasn't a genius, he could usually understand others' thoughts after just a glance. But with this little fox, he could never understand her. He wanted to tell her not to overthink, but at the same time, he wondered if she would even understand what he meant. After all, although Little Nine had gained intelligence, she was still so small.

Little Nine sensed the change in Lián Mùxiū's emotions. She patted him gently, and Lián Mùxiū, realizing that his mood had affected her, smiled warmly, "Feeling better now? Still dizzy?"

Hearing this, Little Nine realized that she no longer felt dizzy. A sense of happiness filled her heart. Lián Mùxiū really is a good remedy for long car rides.

She clung to his sleeve with both paws, silently expressing her affection for him.

Lián Mùxiū chuckled, rubbing her little head. She was adorable.

Suddenly, Little Nine wriggled out of his arms, her eyes now serious.

Lián Mùxiū was taken aback. What was going on now?

Little Nine struggled to stand on her hind legs. She positioned her two front paws as if to pinch something, moving one paw up and down in the air, while looking at Lián Mùxiū and blinking her eyes.

Lián Mùxiū watched for a while, confused. What is she trying to express?

After thinking for a moment, Lián Mùxiū ventured a guess. "Are you asking… if I have a woman?"

When Little Nine heard his words, she almost cried out in joy. She immediately nodded her head enthusiastically. That was exactly what she meant!

Lián Mùxiū, amused, shook his head. "You’re thinking so hard, and all that comes to your mind is whether I have a woman?"

Little Nine fixed her big eyes on him, staring seriously.

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Lián Mùxiū, feeling something strange in his heart as he looked into her eyes, suddenly had a thought flash through his mind: What if I spend my life with this little fox?

"Little thing, are you really that curious?" Lián Mùxiū said with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

Little Nine, eager for an answer, nodded eagerly. This was crucial for her future comfort!

Lián Mùxiū sighed dramatically, "Well... this might disappoint you..."

The moment Little Nine heard this, she drooped, her spirits deflating. He has a wife, doesn't he?

Lián Mùxiū smirked and said, "I’ve never had a woman."

Little Nine, eyes wide, raised her head in surprise. What?

With a flash, she saw the mischievous smile on Lián Mùxiū’s face. He was just teasing me?

Annoyed, Little Nine climbed back into her temporary little bed, closed her eyes, and decided to ignore the mischievous man.

Lián Mùxiū, seeing that she was angry and ignoring him, couldn’t help but laugh. What a moody little fox.

The journey back to the palace was spent with Lián Mùxiū and Little Nine in their usual exchanges, and by the time they arrived at the palace, they had reconciled.

They had departed in the early morning, and by the time they arrived at the palace, it was already midday, with the sun high in the sky.

As Lián Mùxiū carried Little Nine out of the carriage, she was immediately struck by a wave of heat. Oh no, I hate the heat! I didn’t notice it in the carriage...

Wanting to escape the heat, Little Nine was about to find shelter when she saw the palace ahead and her eyes widened in awe.

What an impressive palace!

Before her stood layer upon layer of magnificent halls made of Qin bricks and Han tiles. They had entered through the palace gates and could now see the palace covered with golden glazed tiles and green trimmed edges, which shimmered under the sunlight, making the whole structure appear magnificent.

The palace columns were round, with entire flying dragons carved into them—dragon heads extending outward, dragon tails curling inside the halls. The golden sheen of the tiles contrasted with the dragons, giving the place an air of solemn grandeur.

Little Nine was so dazzled by the brilliant gold that her eyes almost couldn’t move. So this is the imperial palace.

Lián Mùxiū, thinking that Little Nine was simply adjusting to a new and unfamiliar place, didn’t realize that it wasn’t unfamiliarity that had her captivated.

"Have you had enough looking?" Lián Mùxiū asked with a smile.

Little Nine, instinctively shaking her head, replied in her own way. She was too mesmerized by the sight of this golden place to even respond.

Lián Mùxiū gently turned her head toward him and said, “If you keep staring, I won’t bring you in next time."

Little Nine’s heart sank. How could he be so cruel? She hadn’t even had a chance to explore properly!

With a pitiful look, Little Nine looked up at Lián Mùxiū and clung to his sleeve, silently begging him not to be so harsh.

Lián Mùxiū smiled and gently tapped her little head. "You little rascal."

As they entered the palace, Little Nine's excitement was palpable, while Lián Mùxiū couldn't help but be amused by her simple joy. But there was something deeper in his heart as well—a connection forming with the little fox who was quickly becoming more than just a companion.